The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries, Virginia, officially opened its doors on November 7, 2025, transforming a 93-acre landfill into a destination for entertainment, community, and economic development. Once a town you pass through, Dumfries is now a destination. The $460 million resort is expected to draw visitors from Richmond to D.C., contributing $11 million annually to the Town of Dumfries while employing 500 people.
Timmons Group is proud to have played a key role in supporting the project’s complex challenges, including navigating a dynamic land use issue approval process, planning and designing a safe access road for guests, as well as overseeing the design and construction of new infrastructure—all while keeping the project on schedule for its grand opening.
The 175,000-square-foot Rose Gaming Resort was permitted for 1,650 historical horse racing terminals, more than 100 hotel rooms and included the construction of a 2,500-space parking garage to accommodate guests. A key part of the project was improving access with a new roadway connecting the resort to I-95 and VA-234—a process that began six years ago with a traffic study and VDOT approvals, and as anyone in Northern Virginia knows, is no small task.
Colonial Downs Group is also bringing new life to the site with Dumfries Vista Park, set to open in Spring 2025. The park will be built on top of the capped landfill, providing the community with new green space to enjoy.
Through careful planning, strong partnerships, and teamwork, The Rose has transformed a former landfill site of over 40 years into what the Mayor of the Town of Dumfries, Derrick Wood, called a “once in a generation project.” Timmons Group is proud to be a part of the team bringing economic growth and recreational opportunities to the Dumfries community.
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